Jim and Karin convinced Rick to break away from the book late on a fine afternoon yesterday so we could take a little tour. We headed up to the Orokonui ecosanctuary high above Port Chalmers, stopping to visit the free range chickens. We had a pricey pot of tea and decided to take the road least traveled on the way back. Spectacular views and a few heart-stopping cliff edges to navigate. We ended up in the little community of Purakaunui with not a person in sight, only some boat sheds and sheer quiet. The village is the end of the road, so we had to turn around and retrace our steps. Rick even pulled over for sheep photos, except where there was no shoulder or steep dropoffs or places we were likely to die.
Nylla and Jim have been getting together twice a week to throw the rugby ball around and do stuff. Here she is entering the house in her unconventional manner. He's going to her Jolt dance class Tuesday night and will get together with her Thursday night while Rick and Karin do a uni-people farewell wine and cheese with Gill and a few others. Nylla said, "Jim, would you rather put on a suit and be polite or come play netball in your gym gear?" We are taking her home.
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